The Government's creation of new roles in NZ schools - including 'executive principals' and 'expert teachers' - has been cautiously welcomed by the teaching profession. The change was announced today by Prime Minister John Key in a state of the nation-style speech in Auckland.

Prime Minister John Key says National could work with Winston Peters and NZ First after this year's election.

Prime Minister John Key joins Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith in studio to chat about John Banks leaving politics, who could replace him as ACT leader, and Colin Craig and the Conservative Party.

Prime Minister John Key said his decision for Sir Doug Graham to retain his knighthood was a difficult one to make, but he believes the decision he has made is the right one.

Prime Minister John Key today has made a statement in regard to any involvement NZ may have in aiding allied spying. 'We just don't discuss what activities we undertake, other than to give people categorical assurance what we do is legal and any activities we undertake are always with the intention of assuring we protect both New Zealanders and the security of our country and our intellectual property.

Len Brown spoke of the love and support of his wife Shan Inglis after being sworn in as Mayor of Auckland last night, but there was little in the way of a connection between the couple. Mr Brown appeared awkward and fidgety through the evening and endured shouts of "shame" from a small, but vocal group of protesters as he was being sworn in for a second term.

Len Brown says he's humiliated his family with his two year affair, but he intends to stay on as Auckland's mayor. Courtesy: Campbell Live

Bevan Chuang alleged to have had an affair with Auckland mayor Len Brown speaks about the success of the night market. Credit: Anuja Nadkarni

High-profile Kiwis have backed calls for the Government to release the draft text of an international agreement which they say could curb New Zealanders' internet freedom and intellectual property rights. Courtesy: YouTube/LiveNewsNZ

New leader of the Labour Party David Cunliffe addresses the media as he announces plans to elect the deputy leader tomorrow.

Labour leadership candidate Grant Robertson says he is disappointed to lose to David Cunliffe but the new party leader has his "100 per cent loyalty".

Prime Minister John Key has stopped short of pledging military and moral support to nations considering military strikes on Syria after the US said it had proof the regime used sarin gas against its citizens.

Deputy leader of the Labour Party Grant Robertson has not ruled out a leadership bid after David Shearer stepped down from the position this afternoon but he has praised the hard work of Shearer during his time as leader.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he has evidence the police wanted to access his phone records during the teapot tape investigation.

Former Prime Minister and now Administrator of the United Nations Development Program Helen Clark talks with Political Editor for the New Zealand Herald Audrey Young about her thoughts on the current status of the Labour Party & the party leader David Shearer.

Former Prime Minister and now Administrator of the United Nations Development Program Helen Clark talks with Political Editor for the New Zealand Herald Audrey Young about her thoughts on the GSCB & Spying in NZ.

Prime Minister John Key says that the new GCSB bill will actually narrow the scope of the GCSB in it's current form and doesn't extend it. He believes the bill is being misunderstood. He also made comments about the proposed Sky City Convention Center

The Wednesday free-for-all in which MPs can make five minute speeches on anything they like, or anything they can convince their party whips should get an airing. Robertson was followed by National minister Steven Joyce, not quite as funny but not bad response to a cleverly crafted speech by Robertson. Joyce concluded by saying Robertson's ''audition" had got more laughs in five minutes than his leader has had in 18 months.

Prime Minister John key Wishes the new Australian PM Kevin Rudd the best.

Attorney-General Chris Finlayson entertained Parliament today with his unauthorised version of Labour party history.

Prime Minister John Key said he is prepared to work with other parties and MPs from NZ First and United Future to pass the GCSB bill, but he has also said that he did not think there was any chance of Labour voting for the bill.

Prime Minister John Key has accepted the resignation of United Future leader Peter Dunne after he was found to have withheld information from an inquiry into a leak of a GCSB report.

NZ First MPs and Labour's Trevor Mallard have walked out of Parliament in protest after Speaker David Carter allowed United Future MP Peter Dunne to keep the extra funding and entitlements that come with being a party leader, despite the de-registration of his party.

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has refused to answer any questions over the leaked GCSB report.

The ambassador to china has confirmed that technical issues have been holding up the meat shipments in china.

The government will put aside another 64 million for the 'youth mental health program' to help combat teen suicide.

John Key discusses what the government intends to do about children going to school hungry.

Prime Minister John Key talks to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about Auckland's Unitary plan

Prime Minister John Key talks to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about the Denniston Mine decision.

Prime Minister John Key answers some questions a day after National's finance minister Bill English announced the national budget. Family caregiver benefits, Poverty, Food in schools programme and Meridian energy listing on the NZX were the main topics.